Question 1

Studies that use ______ have found evidence that ______ toward older women occurred more frequently compared to rates for older men.

Accepted Answer

A)  high school transcripts;acceptance biases to elite colleges and universities 
B)  paychecks and tax forms;discrimination in salaries 
C)  resumés;hiring biases in the workplace 
D)  court cases;age discrimination in firing of employees 
A)  high school transcripts;acceptance biases to elite colleges and universities 
B)  paychecks and tax forms;discrimination in salaries 
C)  resumés;hiring biases in the workplace 
D)  court cases;age discrimination in firing of employees

Question 2

Research indicates that people generally stereotype older adults

Accepted Answer

A)  as having less healthy relationships. 
B)  as having healthier relationships. 
C)  more negatively compared to stereotypes of younger people. 
D)  more positively compared to stereotypes of younger people. 
A)  as having less healthy relationships. 
B)  as having healthier relationships. 
C)  more negatively compared to stereotypes of younger people. 
D)  more positively compared to stereotypes of younger people.

Question 3

Xiang-Yi's granddaughter Lulu is about to begin high school.Xiang-Yi has never lived with Lulu,but often visits Lulu to support her in her extracurricular activities,bring her gifts,and talk with her to offer advice and emotional support.Compared to grandmothers who are the primary caregiver of their grandchildren,Xiang-Yi likely

Accepted Answer

A)  has lower levels of mental and physical health. 
B)  has higher levels of mental and physical health. 
C)  will be less susceptible to the role loss hypothesis when Lulu begins high school. 
D)  will be more susceptible to the role loss hypothesis when Lulu begins high school. 
A)  has lower levels of mental and physical health. 
B)  has higher levels of mental and physical health. 
C)  will be less susceptible to the role loss hypothesis when Lulu begins high school. 
D)  will be more susceptible to the role loss hypothesis when Lulu begins high school.

Question 4

A recently retired individual who decides to learn a new skill for recreational purposes is experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  leisure innovation 
B)  bridge work 
C)  role loss hypothesis 
D)  role strain relief hypothesis 
A)  leisure innovation 
B)  bridge work 
C)  role loss hypothesis 
D)  role strain relief hypothesis

Question 5

Pam,a former professor,has recently retired from the state university where she worked for over 30 years.She decides to teach a night course at the local community college to ease the
Transition between working full-time to not working at all.Her decision to teach part-time at a
New location is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  role loss hypothesis. 
B)  wanting more time to do charity work. 
C)  wanting more time for leisure. 
D)  bridge work. 
A)  role loss hypothesis. 
B)  wanting more time to do charity work. 
C)  wanting more time for leisure. 
D)  bridge work.

Question 6

Symptoms of bodily changes that include fluctuations in the length and regularity of the menstrual cycle,hot flashes,night sweats,and vaginal dryness correspond to the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-menstrual 
B)  menstrual 
C)  perimenopausal 
D)  postmenopausal 
A)  pre-menstrual 
B)  menstrual 
C)  perimenopausal 
D)  postmenopausal

Question 7

List both positive and negative outcomes for grandmothers who provide care to their grandchildren.Identify which factors predict more positive outcomes for grandmothers,and which factors predict negative outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Grandmothers who have healthy relationsh

Question 8

Why might the term "successful aging" be problematic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It ignores the struggles of underprivileged individuals associated with systematic oppression. 
B)  It does not acknowledge that men and women face different struggles. 
C)  It ignores that the final developmental milestone is the most difficult one. 
D)  It stigmatizes those with chronic illness and/or disabilities. 
A)  It ignores the struggles of underprivileged individuals associated with systematic oppression. 
B)  It does not acknowledge that men and women face different struggles. 
C)  It ignores that the final developmental milestone is the most difficult one. 
D)  It stigmatizes those with chronic illness and/or disabilities.

Question 9

Which of the following explains why grandparents who become primary caregivers of their grandchildren may experience a decrease in psychological health?

Accepted Answer

A)  additional cognitive resources needed to navigate caregiving responsibilities 
B)  additional energy needed to contribute to domestic responsibilities 
C)  less resiliency to physical illness associated with changes of the immune system 
D)  less free time and greater financial hardship 
A)  additional cognitive resources needed to navigate caregiving responsibilities 
B)  additional energy needed to contribute to domestic responsibilities 
C)  less resiliency to physical illness associated with changes of the immune system 
D)  less free time and greater financial hardship

Question 10

According to the textbook,which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to have a positive attitude toward experiencing menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  June,an Asian American woman 
B)  Mary,a Black woman 
C)  Shirley,a White woman 
D)  Lily,a Latinx woman 
A)  June,an Asian American woman 
B)  Mary,a Black woman 
C)  Shirley,a White woman 
D)  Lily,a Latinx woman

Question 11

Barbara's wife Valerija recently passed away from natural causes.Barbara and Valerija never disclosed their relationship status to Valerija's family,so they assume that Barbara was only a friend of hers.Barbara is therefore unable to fully express her sadness when she interacts with Valerija's family.Barbara's situation can best be described by

Accepted Answer

A)  the widowhood effect. 
B)  bereavement. 
C)  disenfranchised grief. 
D)  the role strain relief hypothesis. 
A)  the widowhood effect. 
B)  bereavement. 
C)  disenfranchised grief. 
D)  the role strain relief hypothesis.

Question 12

Research has indicated that employer perceptions of a candidate's physical _____ negatively affects working women more so than working men,and this effect _____ as employees age.

Accepted Answer

A)  appearance;worsens 
B)  appearance;improves 
C)  strength;worsens 
D)  strength;improves 
A)  appearance;worsens 
B)  appearance;improves 
C)  strength;worsens 
D)  strength;improves

Question 13

Research from the American Medical Association (AMA)has indicated that which of the following may be a successful method of improving health seeking behaviors and health-care treatment for women of all ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiting more students of diverse backgrounds into health-care fields 
B)  providing sensitivity training to more male doctors 
C)  promoting better verbal interactions between pharmacists and female patients 
D)  increasing frequency of visits with a mental health professional to encourage health seeking 
A)  recruiting more students of diverse backgrounds into health-care fields 
B)  providing sensitivity training to more male doctors 
C)  promoting better verbal interactions between pharmacists and female patients 
D)  increasing frequency of visits with a mental health professional to encourage health seeking

Question 14

The contemporary medical community uses hormone therapy (HT)as a ______ treatment for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term;breast cancer and heart disease 
B)  long-term;breast cancer and heart disease 
C)  short-term;hot flashes and vaginal dryness 
D)  long-term;hot flashes and vaginal dryness 
A)  short-term;breast cancer and heart disease 
B)  long-term;breast cancer and heart disease 
C)  short-term;hot flashes and vaginal dryness 
D)  long-term;hot flashes and vaginal dryness

Question 15

Erykah has not had a menstrual cycle in 18 months.She is currently in the _____ stage

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-menstrual 
B)  menstrual 
C)  perimenopausal 
D)  postmenopausal 
A)  pre-menstrual 
B)  menstrual 
C)  perimenopausal 
D)  postmenopausal

Question 16

Research on older,heterosexual married couples has indicated that

Accepted Answer

A)  husbands report greater marital satisfaction than wives. 
B)  wives report greater marital satisfaction than husbands. 
C)  husbands report a decline in marital satisfaction as they age. 
D)  husbands and wives report equal levels of marital satisfaction. 
A)  husbands report greater marital satisfaction than wives. 
B)  wives report greater marital satisfaction than husbands. 
C)  husbands report a decline in marital satisfaction as they age. 
D)  husbands and wives report equal levels of marital satisfaction.

Question 17

Identify some possible outcomes experienced by older women after the death of a significant other.

Accepted Answer

Older women who lose a significant other

Question 18

Nancy's daughter Betsy,a single mom,has decided to join the military.Nancy has offered to let her grandchild,Betsy's 5-year-old daughter,move in while Betsy is away so that she can care for granddaughter full-time.Nancy's situation can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the role loss hypothesis. 
B)  the role strain relief hypothesis. 
C)  assuming a custodial role. 
D)  experiencing the launching phase. 
A)  the role loss hypothesis. 
B)  the role strain relief hypothesis. 
C)  assuming a custodial role. 
D)  experiencing the launching phase.

Question 19

Explain why women are less likely than men to get a proper diagnosis of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

Women may exhibit different symptoms of

Question 20

Although researchers have difficulty agreeing on aspects of successful aging,variables that are typically studied include

Accepted Answer

A)  marital satisfaction,maintaining contact with children,and being a presence in grandchildren's lives. 
B)  physical health,emotional well-being,community engagement,and financial resources. 
C)  maintaining a social support network,regular engagement in social activities,and friendship quality. 
D)  physical fitness,cognitive health,and nutrition. 
A)  marital satisfaction,maintaining contact with children,and being a presence in grandchildren's lives. 
B)  physical health,emotional well-being,community engagement,and financial resources. 
C)  maintaining a social support network,regular engagement in social activities,and friendship quality. 
D)  physical fitness,cognitive health,and nutrition.

Studies that use have found evidence that toward older women occurred more frequently compared to rates for older men.

Research indicates that people generally stereotype older adults

A recently retired individual who decides to learn a new skill for recreational purposes is experiencing which of the following?

Symptoms of bodily changes that include fluctuations in the length and regularity of the menstrual cycle,hot flashes,night sweats,and vaginal dryness correspond to the _____ stage.

List both positive and negative outcomes for grandmothers who provide care to their grandchildren.Identify which factors predict more positive outcomes for grandmothers,and which factors predict negative outcomes.

Why might the term "successful aging" be problematic?

Which of the following explains why grandparents who become primary caregivers of their grandchildren may experience a decrease in psychological health?

According to the textbook,which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to have a positive attitude toward experiencing menopause?

Research has indicated that employer perceptions of a candidate's physical _ negatively affects working women more so than working men,and this effect _ as employees age.

Research from the American Medical Association (AMA)has indicated that which of the following may be a successful method of improving health seeking behaviors and health-care treatment for women of all ages?

The contemporary medical community uses hormone therapy (HT)as a treatment for .

Erykah has not had a menstrual cycle in 18 months.She is currently in the _____ stage

Research on older,heterosexual married couples has indicated that

Identify some possible outcomes experienced by older women after the death of a significant other.

Nancy's daughter Betsy,a single mom,has decided to join the military.Nancy has offered to let her grandchild,Betsy's 5-year-old daughter,move in while Betsy is away so that she can care for granddaughter full-time.Nancy's situation can best be described as

Explain why women are less likely than men to get a proper diagnosis of heart disease.

Although researchers have difficulty agreeing on aspects of successful aging,variables that are typically studied include

A Feminist Psychology of Women

Power and Privilege

Similarities and Differences

Beyond the Sexgender Binary

Gender Socialization

Womens Bodies

Sexuality and Sexualization

Relationships

Reproduction and Mothering

Work

Gender-Based Violence

Mental Health

Tensions, action, and Hope for the Future

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Exam 11: Older Women

Studies that use ______ have found evidence that ______ toward older women occurred more frequently compared to rates for older men.

Research indicates that people generally stereotype older adults

A recently retired individual who decides to learn a new skill for recreational purposes is experiencing which of the following?

Symptoms of bodily changes that include fluctuations in the length and regularity of the menstrual cycle,hot flashes,night sweats,and vaginal dryness correspond to the _____ stage.

List both positive and negative outcomes for grandmothers who provide care to their grandchildren.Identify which factors predict more positive outcomes for grandmothers,and which factors predict negative outcomes.

Why might the term "successful aging" be problematic?

Which of the following explains why grandparents who become primary caregivers of their grandchildren may experience a decrease in psychological health?

According to the textbook,which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to have a positive attitude toward experiencing menopause?

Research has indicated that employer perceptions of a candidate's physical _____ negatively affects working women more so than working men,and this effect _____ as employees age.

Research from the American Medical Association (AMA)has indicated that which of the following may be a successful method of improving health seeking behaviors and health-care treatment for women of all ages?

The contemporary medical community uses hormone therapy (HT)as a ______ treatment for ______.

Erykah has not had a menstrual cycle in 18 months.She is currently in the _____ stage

Research on older,heterosexual married couples has indicated that

Identify some possible outcomes experienced by older women after the death of a significant other.

Nancy's daughter Betsy,a single mom,has decided to join the military.Nancy has offered to let her grandchild,Betsy's 5-year-old daughter,move in while Betsy is away so that she can care for granddaughter full-time.Nancy's situation can best be described as

Explain why women are less likely than men to get a proper diagnosis of heart disease.

Although researchers have difficulty agreeing on aspects of successful aging,variables that are typically studied include

A Feminist Psychology of Women

Power and Privilege

Similarities and Differences

Beyond the Sexgender Binary

Gender Socialization

Womens Bodies

Sexuality and Sexualization

Relationships

Reproduction and Mothering

Work

Gender-Based Violence

Mental Health

Tensions, action, and Hope for the Future

Filters

Studies that use have found evidence that toward older women occurred more frequently compared to rates for older men.

Research has indicated that employer perceptions of a candidate's physical _ negatively affects working women more so than working men,and this effect _ as employees age.

The contemporary medical community uses hormone therapy (HT)as a treatment for .